A bill to establish a conservation program for the living marine resources of the Arctic and Southern Oceans, and for other purposes.
Polar Living Marine Resources Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a comprehensive program for the study, monitoring, and assessment of polar living marine resources and the marine environment of the Arctic and Southern Oceans.
Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and enter into contracts to obtain assistance in carrying out such program.
Urges the Secretary, acting through the Secretary of State, to initiate negotiations with appropriate foreign countries for the purpose of entering into international agreements governing the conservation of polar living marine resources.
Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
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